One of the main challenges for telecommunication service providers is ensuring that their staff have the necessary skills to effectively manage their networks.

Some 60% of the engineering workforce in the industry is currently over the age of 50 and will soon be nearing retirement. With there already being an acute labour shortage in the field, telecoms providers will increasingly need to backfill these technical roles with a new generation of engineers equipped with the talent and skills required to maintain and build increasingly complex and modern communications networks.

Addressing the skills gap in the telecommunications industry has its own unique challenges. Telecommunications is subject to rapid shifts due to market trends, regulations, and technological breakthroughs. This makes it difficult for companies to predict the exact skills they will need in the future. For this reason, ongoing training and re-skilling is necessary for all within the workforce.

PTT has for over 30 years provided up-to-date training for telecommunications engineers. Whether it’s for new entrants to the industry, or re-skilling existing staff, PTT has a wide range of courses covering communications technology.
PTT courses can be used as a standalone training solution to give staff required theoretical knowledge of telecommunications subjects or can be used as part of an apprenticeship scheme.

To discuss your training needs and to find out how PTT can address the skills gap within your organisation, please contact us.